How to Use Coconut Oil for Yeast Infection

Suffering from yeast infection can be a horrible experience. Yeast infection is caused by candida which is present in everyone. The good bacteria present in our body controls its growth but certain factors like hormonal changes, antibiotics, and pH imbalance can lead to overgrowth of candida leading to an infection.

Yeast infection can develop on any part of the body like mouth, vagina, intestine and skin. People often depend on medicines or ointments to treat yeast infection but simple home remedies can be safer and effective option compared to them.

How Does Coconut Oil Treat Yeast Infection?

Coconut oil is high in three active ingredients (lauric, capric, and caprylic acid) which have antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. These compounds target harmful bacteria while leaving friendly bacteria.

It is proven in a laboratory that caprylic acid in coconut oil breaks down the cell membrane which controls the yeast population and prevents it from proliferating and replicating itself.

Virgin coconut oil contains a generous amount of lauric acid, a nutrient that strengthens and supports the body’s immune system to fight against the yeast fungus.

Coconut oil is an antioxidant and effective agent in killing yeast and other fungal growths in the body. It also aids in the absorption of vitamins and minerals.

Adding a moderate amount of coconut oil to your diet is considered safe as it contains unrefined fats which are easily converted into energy instead of storing as fat.

How to Use Coconut Oil to Treat Yeast Infection?

We have listed different ways of using coconut oil as per the affected area. Try the remedies regularly to treat the infection.

Coconut Oil to Treat Vaginal Yeast Infection:

As per a study, vaginal yeast infection affects almost 75% of the women at least once in their life. Burning sensation, redness, swelling of the vulva and thick discharge are some of the symptoms of vaginal yeast infection. Below are few remedies to treat a vaginal yeast infection with coconut oil. Try any of them as per your convenience.

1. Topical Application

Rinse the affected area with water and dry thoroughly. If the area is sensitive, then dry it using a hair dryer.

Spread a thin layer of coconut oil on the affected area.

Follow the process twice or thrice in a day until the yeast infection clears.

2. Coconut Oil Tampon

By following this process, you can ensure a close contact of coconut oil to vagina walls. It provides great relief from burning sensation and itching.

Take an unbleached tampon.

Soak it in coconut oil for few minutes.

Insert the soaked tampon into the vagina.

Leave it overnight or up to 8 hours and remove it.

Rinse off the area and pat dry completely.

Repeat the process daily for 4 – 5 nights.

3. Coconut Oil Suppositories

This process also works like the tampon but here we will insert solid coconut oil suppositories into the vagina. You can reduce the symptoms within one or two applications.

Melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.

Add 4 drops each of lavender essential oil and melaleuca essential oil. You can use any essential oils of your choice instead of them.

Stir well and pour the mixture into a silicon mold (which has shapes like a stick).

Refrigerate them to solidify for 15 – 20 minutes.

Remove the suppositories from the mold and store them in a container. You can break them as per the size you require.

Place one coconut oil suppository and leave it overnight. The oil melts down as soon as it touches the body, so it is better to wear a pad avoid any mess.

Repeat the process as necessary until you find relief from yeast infection.

4. Coconut Oil Douche

During douching, the coconut oil solution is sprayed directly into the vagina which helps to cleanse, reduce itching and discharge.

5. Coconut Bath

You can follow this process along with any other process mentioned above. It provides relief from irritation and itching.

Add few drops of coconut oil into your bathtub filled with lukewarm water.

Soak in it for few minutes and pat yourself dry.

Repeat as necessary.

Coconut Oil for Skin Yeast Infection:

Redness, itching, swelling are some of the symptoms of skin yeast infection. Coconut oil application to the affected areas discourages the yeast growth. You can just apply coconut oil on the affected areas and leave it to dry completely. By following this regularly you will see the improvement. Apart from that, you can also combine coconut oil with other ingredients to increase its effectiveness. Let’s have a look at them below.

1. Coconut Oil with Cinnamon Oil

This process is effective in controlling the yeast growth, reduce the symptoms and prevent yeast infections.

Combine equal amounts of coconut oil and cinnamon oil.

Apply the mixture on the affected areas.

Leave it to dry completely.

Repeat the application regularly as needed until you achieve the results.

2. Coconut Oil with Garlic Oil and Vitamin E

The antibacterial and antifungal properties of coconut oil and garlic oil fight off the yeast causing infection. Vitamin E nourishes the skin and encourages the new skin cells production.

Add few drops of garlic oil and vitamin E oil into enough amounts of coconut oil.

Apply the oil mixture on the affected areas.

Let the skin absorb the oils completely.

Repeat the process regularly to notice the results.

3. Coconut Oil with Oregano Oil

Oregano oil contains anticandidal properties which help in killing off the yeast. Coconut oil makes a good emulsifier for the oregano oil apart from treating yeast infection.

Combine enough amounts of coconut oil and oregano oil.

Apply the mixture on the affected areas.

Leave it to dry completely.

Repeat the process as needed to get relief from yeast infection.

Coconut Oil for Oral Thrush:

Overgrowth of yeast in the mouth leads to oral thrush. It can develop on the tongue, gums, inner cheeks and palate. Slight swelling, cottage cheese color, pain, and bleeding are the symptoms of oral thrush. Coconut oil is also helpful in treating oral thrush. See the process below…

Melt 1 – 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.

Ensure the temperature of coconut oil is warm enough to swish.

Swish the warm coconut oil for up to 10 seconds and spit it out.

Make sure to avoid eating and drinking for at least 30 minutes after spitting out the coconut oil.

Repeat the process as needed until the infection is cleared.

Coconut Oil for Yeast Infection in Intestines:

A digestive imbalance leads to overgrowth of candida in the gastrointestinal tract. Persistent burping, constipation, diarrhea, bloating and stomach cramps are some of the symptoms. You can use coconut oil to treat yeast infection in the intestine. In the below process we will use lemon juice as well to enhance the effectiveness of coconut oil. This combination flushes out the candida toxins.

1. Coconut Oil with Lemon Juice

To a glass of lemon juice, add some coconut oil.

Drink this on an empty stomach in the morning.

Repeat daily to notice results.

2. Coconut Oil Enema

Coconut oil can be used to treat candida with no side effects. It also contains weight losing and cholesterol controlling properties.

To 1.5 quarts of water, 8 ounces of coconut oil.

Warm up the mixture up to 105 Fahrenheit.

Pour the solution into an enema pump.

Under qualified professional supervision, pump the solution into the colon through the anus.

Repeat the process whenever needed.

Coconut Oil Diet to Treat Yeast Infection From Inside:

Apart from topical application, including coconut oil in diet boosts your immune system and control the yeast growth naturally. Here are some ways you can include coconut oil in your daily diet.

Replace your regular cooking oil with coconut oil.

You can add it to fruit/vegetable juices, coffee, cornflakes or oatmeal.

You can apply coconut oil on your toast instead of butter.

Apart from this, add probiotics to your diet for added benefits.

Tips and Precautions:

Always use organic virgin coconut oil. Avoid using hydrogenated coconut oil as this destroys the beneficial attributes and makes it high in dangerous trans-fatty acids.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which Form of Coconut Oil is best for Treating Yeast Infection?

Direct application of coconut oil is effective if the infection is present on the skin, mouth or vagina. But for yeast infection in the intestines, it good to consume it. Coconut oil capsules can be used for internal consumption but it doesn’t show much effectiveness for treating infections outside. Yet, it helps to boost the immune system.

How Long Does It Take for Coconut Oil to Treat Candida Infection?

It depends on the severity of the yeast infection. You can notice the improvement within few applications. With regular application, you can clear the infection as well in few days.

How to Take Coconut Oil to Kill Candida?

Coconut oil shows the effect as soon as you apply it on the affected areas. So, we recommend you to take a slow start with coconut oil to avoid severe die off symptoms. Start with 1 teaspoon of oil 3 times in a day and slowly increase it to 3 tablespoons per day. You can increase the dosage as per the die off symptoms. Once the infection clears, we recommend to include coconut oil in your diet to prevent future occurrence of yeast infection.

Comments

The wife comments: Method #4 is to use ‘equal parts coconut oil and cinnamon oil’……OMG…..cinnamon oil will burn your skin. When I say burn the skin, I mean the skin on your hands! Can you imagine what it would do on that sensitive skin? Or perhaps that’s the idea….you won’t be bothered by the yeast once you do that.

I wouldnt out cinnamon oil near it as it will burn. I use a thrush treatment that has coconut oil and olive oil and east cape manuka oil that I bought from an on-line store and it has cured me. Finally free at last!!!!

I had badd yeast infection really bad it would maje my genital part smell badd I strted usin coconut oil daily evry nite after washing it dryin it ..i would apply a layer of coconut oil its like mircal with two days my infection had almost vanished sinces a week m doin in routin n my infction is complete gone …😊

I have recently tried using hydrogen peroxide to help with yeast through out the body and it works amazingly. You have to use food grade 3% hydrogen peroxide and start with 1 drop 3 times a day in a glass of 6-8oz water. Then add one drop each day until you reach 25 drops. Then 25 drops, 3 times a day, for 3-6 months at least. It is a long protocol, but if you have a serious enough case, then it is worth it. You also can’t each 2 hours before or 1 hour after taking hydrogen peroxide; it needs to be on an empty stomach.
Since I have taken it, I haven’t got a yeast infection, herpes outbreak, gotten sick or had a flare up from my fibromyalgia. It is miraculous. I also was eating 3-5 Tbsp of coconut oil to help at times when my system was under more strain emotionally or physically. It really works for anyone with more serious health issues.

Are the Coconut Oil capsules to be taken orally? The way it’s worded I really can’t tell. If so.. you take 2-3 at a time?!

Has anyone actually tried any of these methods and seen good results? I’ve had this infection for a little while now and it’s driving me crazy, but I really want to use something natural and I always hear good things about Coconut Oil, so I really want it to work for this!!

It works seriously well. You need to insert directly into your vagina. I make my own bullet shaped coconut oil suppositories and insert them nightly, as well as after sex and I use it as a lubricant. It’s amazing!! My vagina smells lovely and I havent had any burning or itches or discharge since!!

I have a huge sensitivity to lubrication so I ALSO use Extra Virgin Coconut Oil as a lube an I couldn’t complain love the smell an the fact I don’t have to worry about a reaction afterwards or a nasty infection from my PH being off balance . I swear by this stuff I eat it put it in drinks use it as a lube use it as a natural laxative an use it as a All over body moisturizer on me an all my children . I Also use it on my nails hair an lips for extra softness. This stuff is a natural miracle with endless usages. I have a slight yeast infection right now after being placed on antibiotics an this will be the first time of me using it for this purpose so I hope it works I will keep everyone posted I wished I could find a mold to make the bullet shaped ones too it would make it much easier to insert ANY SUGGESTIONS?

I clean the area with a cold wet towel, let it dry completely then rub about 1/2 dime size a little in the vagina and wherever it itches. Twice a day, in the morning and before bed for about a week and it will be gone. Immediately you will feel relief though. Hope this helps.

I am like many women in American and I experience yeast infections along with the terrible symptoms several times in one year. The Lady Soma Candida Cleanse does not provide a cure, HOWEVER, it does help with the symptoms especially if you are experiencing itching. You are directed to take 2-4 tablets a day when you have an infection and just take one a day when asymptomatic. I really like Lady Soma stuff because it is all natural, and its the only supplements that didnt upset my stomach and my internal balance. Good luck Jill!

I have been struggling with a yeast infection for a little while but I am finally getting on top of it. I have come up with a wonderful solution that treats affected skin. With a small bottle I add:
– 25 drops of tea tree oil
– about 60 drops of Apple Cidar – organic with original stuff inside (one small pet syringe)
– 60 drops of coconut oil
– 60 drops of olive oil

In addition, I use Stevia as a sugar substitute, eat raw garlic 3 times a day, drink Yakkult (low sugar option), eat coconut oil 3 times a day, and drink two tablespoons of apple cidar before bed….

After 3-4 weeks (and no alcohol) you start to really get on top of it and have a magic moment. No itching. If you eat sugary stuff again, go slow and resume your diet if the itching returns…just keep at it. This is a sure fire way to treat it, stop it from getting worse, and to return your immune system to better health.

she said that treats affected skin, not drink it. At any rate I started with the cold pressed organic virgin olive oil … I had been in the hospital for about a week with septicemia (bacteria in the blood) can be deadly if not taken care of pretty quickly … I was almost too late. What the actual organizm was that was in my blood was never found out, my release papers just stated IMPROVED and organizm unknown.

I am not used to having any sort of yeast infections of any kind so when I got this strange rash that itched all over my body I immediately went to my doctor, who, after finding out I had septicemia decided he didn’t want to deal with it and he sent me to a dermatologist, who also seemed not to want to deal with it after reading I had been in the hospital for blood bacteria (no wonder 158 thousand Americans die of septicemia every year.

No one wants to treat you for the secondary things that happen. Anyway, I started reading about anything to do with septicemia, blood infections, etc. and came across an article at John’s Hopkins about this septicemia and then it came to yeast, candida yeast and other types of yeast infections on the inside and outside of the body. It led me directly to the virgin coconut oil. I decided to get the cold compressed as I know that even vitamins that are cold compressed have a lot more potency than the ones that are made with heat processing., So I started the regiment basically the same as everyone else, never used anything else but garlic, onion broth for three days along with the coconut oil by mouth and rubbing it all over my body.

After a couple of days I thought this isn’t working, then the third day it was like something kicked in, maybe my body’s own defenses or whatever but there was a marked improvement, enough that even those who are around me all the time noticed. What defined it in real life were the pictures taken on the first day before I started the treatment and then again on the fourth day … when you see the difference it also makes your mind help your body to help itself, I know it sounds silly but it does, I don’t know why it does I guess it works on the same principle as kids that they give games to that they can shoot their cancer cells with. Of course they are not really shooting their cancer cells but in over 85% of the kids who had the machines and ones who didn’t, the 85% were the ones who improved the most as they think in their mind that they are killing these things so our mind must have something to do with the healing of the body.

Anyone who has ever gone into doing something and they think they can’t, they won’t, but if they go into anything with a positive I CAN they always seem to be able to. This is something I am now very interested in because I do know that the other 90% of our brains have to do something more than just fill the other space up in our heads, otherwise we would have little heads to match our little 10% of knowledge LOL.

Also I noticed that if I got hurt in some other way such as I burned my skin on the oven, two days later instead of healing it also became just like the other things (yeast infected) you don’t have to hurt yourself to get it, you just have to have a lot of it in your gut and this is where it started for me, I still never got the stuff that people are talking about in the vagina. So I imagine if it’s on the skin then it too can be treated the same way as the skin. Again, I drank garlic and onion broth which seems to be the difference in what some are using but definitely use the coconut oil and only the best.

OH, one more thing, I did not go out and get hot and sweaty for those four days, moisture helps bacteria grow, I stayed inside, I also never took a shower, bath or anything with water, I took alcohol baths, again because I read it can make matters worse if you do not get entirely dry. It wasn’t the best thing in the world but it worked and that is all I care about at this time.

I have never had anything so painful, itchy and also these little black looking dots that I thought I got from my dog as a flea or something but NO, it was the yeast, my dog has never had fleas since we treat her every month but hey I was looking to blame it on anything at the time. If you do try this make sure you get all the things you need ready at one time or you will leave something out and that could be the difference in about five days of healing time. Good luck, and you may want to check out the symptoms of a yeast infection bad enough to get on your skin, I almost checked everything on the list. I was sure it was a yeast infection after I finished checking off what I had. I was completely sure it was what I had.

My 3 yr old had and i give her a bath every night in coconut oil, dry her gential area with a blow dryer and then add more coconut oil with a fee drops of tea tree oil on and let her go without panties until she get in the bed…it works within a wk…the perscribed meds for sone reason caused a bigger rash. I stopped that then it started to clear up faster

I also got a really bad or I should say worse reactions to some creams and antibiotics that were prescribed. I believe it is better to go the nature way and just stopping the creams they gave me at the dermatologist helped a lot. Also, they say it is better to sleep with as little clothing as possible., I believe I can understand why now. I don’t agree with all things prescribed any longer

I put a teaspoon of coconut oil on plastic wrap, put it in the refrigerator until it’s hard and then put them directly into my vagina. 2-3 days and the infection is gone. I now use it as a lubricant and it’s great.

Sooooo….. The antibiotics I’m on for a dog bite has caused me to have a yeast infection. I normally would combat it with cranberry juice and yogurt but I don’t have any and I was cruising the web for another home remedy. I’ve got organic coconut oil and garlic so… It’s been a couple hours and I almost feel cured compared to how I felt a few hours ago. I cut a clove in half and ehem, stuck it up there then put some coconut oil around the areas where it itches and it starting feeling better in about ten minutes. I honestly feel 99% better.

Okay so this is a little embarrassing.. i’ve been struggling with BV for a while now I’ve tried everything! Nothing ever seems to work, I’ve done my research and I’m seeing that Organic Coconut Oil capsules work. Would the discharge go away within a day? or will it take 2 days?

I used to have BV randomly for about a year. I read a million articles online and basically what helped me was to never wash your genital area with soap. It washes away the good bacteria and messes up your pH. I would suffer for week long disgusting smells. Sometimes longer. Now to keep good hygiene I still just wash with warm water and a wash cloth, and rub coconut oil on the outside after a shower. Haven’t had a BV problem since. Now just dealing with chronic yeast.

Thank everyone for the helpful remedies. I will try lavender oil and coconut oil mixed next!

I had recurring bout of thrush since March 2016. I used anti fungal creams, pessaries and oral tablets. Some months needing all three to clear it only to come back worse the following month after my periods. This July 2016 I went to the GP who prescribed a weeks worth of oral tablets, three pessaries and cream. She also suggested to insert a tampon dipped in live yogurt. I tried that for three days which relieved the itching but I didn’t like the mess and the smell down there. Not to mention that the itching would return as soon as I removed the tampon. Sex was unbeatable always having an excuse. Then last week I decided to try raw virgin coconut oil. I got relieve immediately. I usually make a ball with my fingers and insert as deep as possible into my vagina morning and night. I wear a panty liner during the day to keep my clothes oil free but wear no underwear at night. Within 2 days all the symptoms were gone. Sex is now pleasurable and am enjoying it every night with hubby.coconut oil also acting as a very good lubricant and my vagina smells so good. Coconut oil also acts as a sealant during sex my vagina feels tighter. My last prescription is still in my drawer I will never need it again.

I used the vaginal canesten tablet three days ago along with the cream. My vagina feels irritated and raw. The cream has given no relief. I read about using coconut oil internally and externally on my vagina. It’s literally been 60 mins since I applied it internally and externally and the irritation feels like it is being soothed already! 🙌🏻

I just got off of a strong antibiotic and have all the symptoms of a yeast infection. I started using the coconut out externally last night and it did provide a lot of comfort from the itching. I used the coconut oil soaked tampon today and when I got home, applied more coconut oil after washing/drying the area. I haven’t taken any orally yet. It does feel better than yesterday but still very irritated. How long before its cleared up? Also if I don’t eat/drink it, will applying it externally and internally via tampon work by itself? Never had one before so I don’t know what to expect but I can’t take this itching.

It is difficult to mention the exact time frame as everyone’s condition is different. So repeat the process daily until yeast infection is completely cleared. If you cannot drink coconut oil, it is ok but don’t stop the application. Apart from the topical treatment, wear loose fitted innerwear, keep the area dry, avoid bathing with hot water and avoid soaps that contain harsh chemicals.

This infection popped up for me in the last 48 hours and is stronger than I’ve ever experienced. So glad to have found this article! I took a pill my doctor prescribed in advance “just in case,” but it can take up to a week to clear the infection. Wasn’t helping immediate symptoms fast enough. I have coconut oil on hand. So I just tried the application 10 minutes ago and already feel better. No itch and the swelling feels less uncomfortable due to the lubricant aspect of the oil. Thank you!

I have had yeast infection problems on and off my whole life. I found out though, through research and tail and error that if I take 3 Tbsp of coconut oil through the day then I never get them at all in any form. If I am too lazy, or not up to eating the coconut oil, then I just take a chunk of and stick it in my vagina anytime I have any itchiness or burin sensations at all and by the next morning it is gone completely.

I forgot to add that if you simply use coconut oil as a lubricant and always pee after sex, you will never get a yeast infection or urinary tract infection (as long as you have sex at least a couple times per week).

I am a male with thrush and yeast on my penis and down below. I am wanting to know, would 100% organic extra virgin coconut oil work for me on getting rid of these? I have had them for 2 years from a one night stand and haven’t been able to get rid of them because I have a weak immune system, auto immune disease and very low antibodies.. I have been on many meds like nystatin, diflucan, nothing has worked.

I one and I used a 3 day treatment from Walgreens that came with a “relief” cream. I put the cream on and my girl parts were literally on fire the worst burning pain you can imagine, it felt 10xworse than the actual yeast infection. I washed off and applied organic coconut oil and it was immediate relief. I always try to use organic or at home remedies as opposed to over the counter but I had no idea coconut oil could be used for yeast infection, thankfully I had some on hand because I use ic for other health benefits. I would highly recommend and I hope this helps anyone with doubts.

I just made a capsule with some of the coconut oil, put it in a baggie in the freezer for a few minutes then inserted the coconut oil capsule, I did this for 3 nights before bed..4th day I feel normal…it worked for me…

I have had a raging yeast infection for 2 weeks now. I tried 2 doses of monistat 1 however I found that it flared my symptoms even more so and didn’t completely get rid of my yeast infection. I did more research online and found that some of the OTC creams may not br able to kill all strains of yeast. I saw many suggestions and reviews about the coconut oil and I was having such severe irritation between the infection and the side effects of the monistat I was pretty willing to try almost anything. After all, my daughter had just brought home a jar of 100% pure coconut oil when she moved back home from college. I did it – and witin moments of the external application I felt more relief than I had in 2 very, very long weeks. I read a story of a women who had made cocunut oil suppositories by rolling the hardened oil in plastic wrap and shaping a bullet shape suppository and putting into the refrigerator to form back into a solid (the oils liquefy at 76°). When you’re ready for bed you insert your suppository and rest while the oild melts into and is absorbed into your uterus. I did that too and the very 1st night I was more than half better. I will always refer back to this treatment as well as continue to educate women and spread the word of this all natural healing remedy!! Super thankful for this page, the brave women who shared thier stories and trials, and all natural medicines!! This was by far the best, most effective and fastest relief I was ever granted with an all natural, basic, easy remedy that I only wish I had known about sooner! Ladies trust me when I say coconut oil had me feeling like a new women the very moment I applied it – let’s just say the fire died down quickly 🙂

hi, i must commend this platform on all your advices. i have been struggling for years now with on and off Candidia/ yeast infection & all the drugs have stopped working & i just stumbled on the usage of Coconut oil as a natural remedy. i am going to get some tomorrow and wait for my period to end then start. i sincerely hope it works for me both vaginally and body wise for the itch.i am diabetic. fingers crossed. kudos and thanks all!